Shiva Tandava Stotram

Jata atavee Gala jjala Pravaaha Paavita sthale

Gale Valambya Lambitaam Bhujanga tunga malikam

Damad damad damad daman ninaada vadda marvayam 

Chakara Chanda Tandavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam || 1 ||

With his neck consecrated by the flow of water that flows from his hair,
And on his neck a snake,which is hung like a garland,
And the Damaru drum that emits the sound “Damat Damat Damat Damat”,
Lord Shiva did the auspicious dance of Tandava. May he give prosperity to all of us

Jataa kataaha Sambhrama Bhrama nilimpa Nirjhari

Vilola Veechi Vallari Viraajamaana moordhani

Dhagad dhagad dhagad Jwala Lalaata Patta Pavake

Kishora Chandra  Shekhare Rati Prati Kshanam Mama || 2 ||

I have a deep interest in Shiva Whose head is glorified by the rows of moving waves of the celestial Ganga river, Which stir in the deep well of his hair in tangled locks.
Who has the brilliant fire burning on the surface of his forehead,
And who has the crescent moon as a jewel on his head

Dharaa dharendra Nandini Vilasa Bandhu Bandhura

Sphurat diganta Santati Pramoda mana Manase

Krupa Kataksha dhorani Niruddha durdhurapadi

Kvachi digambare Mano Vinodametu Vastuni || 3 ||

May my mind seek happiness in Lord Shiva,
In whose mind all the living beings of the glorious universe exist,
Who is the companion of Parvati (daughter of the mountain king), Who controls unsurpassed adversity with his compassionate gaze, Which is all-pervading And who wears the Heavens as his raiment

Jataa Bhujanga Pingala Sphurat Phana Mani Prabha

Kadamba Kunkuma drava Pralipta Dig-vadhu-mukhe

Madaandha Sindhura Sphura Tvag-uttareeya-medure

Mano vinodam Adbhutam Bibhartu Bhoota bhartari || 4 ||

May I find wonderful pleasure in Lord Shiva, who is the advocate of all life,
With his creeping snake with its reddish brown hood and the shine of its gem on it
Spreading variegated colors on the beautiful faces of the Goddesses of the Directions,
Which is covered by a shimmering shawl made from the skin of a huge, inebriated elephant

Sahasra lochana Prabhrutya Shesha lekha Shekhara

Prasoona Dhooli-dhoranee Vidhoosara-anghri Peethabhooh

Bhujanga Raaja maalayaa Nibaddha Jaatha Jootakah

Shriyai Chiraaya Jaayatam chakora Bandhu-shekharah || 5 ||

May Lord Shiva give us prosperity,Who has the Moon as a crown,
Whose hair is bound by the red snake-garland,
Whose footrest is darkened by the flow of dust from flowers
Which fall from the heads of all the gods - Indra,Vishnu and others

Lalaata Chatvara Jwala Dhanajaya Sphulinga-bhaah

Nipeeta Pancha-saayakam Naman nilimpa Naayakam

Sudha mayukha Lekhayaa Viraajamaana Shekharam

Maha-kapaali Sampade Shiro Jataa-lamastu Nah || 6 ||

May we obtain the riches of the Siddhis from the tangled strands Shiva’s hair,
Who devoured the God of Love with the sparks of the fire that burns on his forehead,
Which is revered by all the heavenly leaders, Which is beautiful with a crescent moon

Karaala bhala Pattika Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj jwala

Dhanan jayaa ahuti kruta Prachanda Pancha sayake

Dharaa Dharendra Nandini Kuch-agra Chitra patraka

Prakalpanay-eka Shilpini Trilochane Ratir Mama || 7 ||

My interest is in Lord Shiva, who has three eyes,
Who offered the powerful God of Love to fire.
The terrible surface of his forehead burns with the sound “Dhagad, Dhagad”
He is the only artist expert in tracing decorative lines
on the tips of the breasts of Parvati, the daughter of the mountain king

Naveena Megha Mandali Nirudha Durdharath Sphurat

Kuhu Nishithi-nitamah Prabandha Baddha Kandharah

Nilimpa Nirjhari Dharas-tanotu krutti Sindhurah

Kala Nidhana Bandhura Shriyam Jagat Dhurandharah || 8 ||

May Lord Shiva give us prosperity,
The one who bears the weight of this universe,
Who is enchanting with the moon, Who has the celestial river Ganga
Whose neck is dark as midnight on a new moon night, covered in layers of clouds

Praphulla Neela Pankaja Prapancha Kalima Prabha

Valambhi Kantha Kandali Ruchi Prabandha Kandharam

Smarschidham Puraschidham Bhavaschidham Makhachidham

Gaja-chidandaka-chidham Tam Anthakachidham bhaje || 9 ||

I pray to Lord Shiva, whose neck is bound with the brightness of the temples
hanging with the glory of fully bloomed blue lotus flowers,
Which look like the blackness of the universe.
Who is the slayer of Manmatha, who destroyed the Tripura,
Who destroyed the bonds of worldly life, who destroyed the sacrifice,
Who destroyed the demon Andhaka, who is the destroyer of the elephants,
And who has overwhelmed the God of death, Yama

Agarva Sarva Mangalaa Kalaa Kadamba Manjari

Rasa Pravaha Madhuri Vijrum-bhana Madhu Vratam

Smarantakam Purantakam Bhavantakam Makhantakam

Gajantak Andha-kantakam Tamanta-kantakam bhaje || 10 ||

I pray to Lord Siva,Who has bees flying all around because of the sweet
Scent of honey coming from the beautiful bouquet of auspicious Kadamba flowers,
Who is the slayer of Manmatha, who destroyed the Tripura,
Who destroyed the bonds of worldly life, who destroyed the sacrifice,
Who destroyed the demon Andhaka, who is the destroyer of the elephants,
And who has overwhelmed the God of death, Yama

Jayat Vada abhra Vibhrama Bhramad Bhujanga Maswasat

Vinirgamat Krama-sphurat Karala Bhala Havya Vat

Dhimid Dhimid Dhimid Dhvanan Mrudanga Tunga Mangala

Dhvani Karma Pravartita Prachanda Tandavah Shivah || 11 ||

Shiva, whose dance of Tandava is in tune with the series of loud sounds of drum making the sound “Dhimid Dhimid”,
Who has fire on his great forehead, the fire that is spreading out because of the
breath of the snake, wandering in whirling motions in the glorious sky

Drushad Vichitra Talpayor Bhujanga Mauktika Srajo

Garishtha Ratna Loshthayo Suhrud Vipaksha Pakshayoh

Truna Aravinda Chakshusho Praja Mahi Mahendrayoh

Sama Pravarthiika Kada Sada Shivam bhaje || 12 ||

When will I be able to worship Lord Sadashiva, the eternally auspicious God,
With equanimous vision towards people or emperors,
Towards a blade of grass and a lotus, towards friends and enemies,
Towards the most precious gem and a lump of dirt,
Toward a snake or a garland and towards the varied forms of the world?

Kada Nilimpa Nirjhari Nikujnja Kotare Vasanh

Vimukta Durmatih Sada Shirahstha anjalim Vahanh

Vilola Lola Lochano Lalama Bhala Lagnakah

Shiva-eti Mantra-muchcharan Sada Sukhi Bhavamyaham || 13 ||

When I can be happy, living in a cave near the celestial river Ganga,
Bringing my hands clasped on my head all the time,
With my impure thoughts washed away, uttering the mantra of Shiva,
Devoted to the God with a glorious forehead and with vibrant eyes?

Imam Hi Nitya Meva Mukta Muttamottamam Stavam

Padhan Smaran Broovan Naro Vishuddhimeti Santatam

Hare Gurau Subhakti-mashu Yati Nanyatha Gatim

Vimohanam Hi Dehinam Sushankarasya Chintanam || 14 ||

Anyone who reads, remembers and recites this stotra as stated here
Is purified forever and obtains devotion in the great Guru Shiva.
For this devotion, there is no other way or refuge.
Just the mere thought of Shiva removes the delusion

Puja Vasana Samaye Dasha Vaktra Gitam

Yah Shambhu Pujana Param Padhati Pradoshhe

Tasya Sthiraam Radha Gajendra Turanga Yuktam

Lakshmim Sadaiva Sumukhim Pradadati Shambhuh || 15 ||

He who sings this song composed by the ten-headed one,
At the end of every worship or,Reads it after worship of Shiva on the Pradosha day,
Will get the blessing of Lord Shiva, chariots, elephants and horses,

As well as the affectionate sight of the god of wealth

When Shiva danced to Ravana's tune

Fury and passion of Shiva

The Shiva Tandava Stotram is literally what the name reveals. It is a hymn that unleashes the fury and passion of Shiva. But a fact that's not very well known is that it was composed by none other than Ravana, the Lanka king, who was an ardent Shiva devotee.

The Stotram

The Shiva Tandava Stotram is a stotra which describes Shiva's power and beauty. It is traditionally attributed to Ravana, the rakshasa (demon) king of Lanka and devotee of Shiva.

Song Of Destruction

The song, an example of Hindu devotional poetry, recreates images of waves of resounding beauty! The ninth and tenth quatrains of this hymn pay ode to Shiva's epithet as The Destroyer, perhaps, even the destroyer of death itself!

A Heartfelt Wish!

When Ravana got tired of rampaging across the earth, he returned to Lord Shiva to request moksha, or release from the bondage of endless rebirth.

Shiva's Mantra

The final quatrain of the poem depicts Ravana asking, "When will I be happy?" Ravana's poignant cry finds an echo in the modern man’s quest for earthly fulfillment and ultimate liberation from bondage.

Shiva’s Boon

Because of the intensity of his prayers and ascetic meditation, Ravana received from Shiva supernatural powers as well as a celestial sword. The sword is known as the chandrahas, or moon sword, considered one of the most powerful weapons in Hindu mythology.

A Complex Character

A compelling and complex personality, Ravana is not merely the king who usurped Sita, the wife of Rama, the Prince of Ayodhya, but also a scholar of immense intelligence and the devoted husband of Mandodari.

Ravana And Mandodari

Ravana married Maya's daughter, Mandodari, an extremely beautiful lady as well as a righteous wife. He had a son by her, named Meghanaada, whose name means “the sound of thunderclouds”.

How Meghanaada Became Indrajit

Meghanaada defeated Indra, the king of the Gods, and earned the title of 'Indrajit'.

How Ravana Became Egoistic

Ravana's great-grandfather was Brahma, the god of Ultimate Knowledge, and thus, Ravana had the advantage of d advanced knowledge of mathematics, science and Ayurveda. He soon became obsessed with his powers.

Display of Prowess

To make a display of his powers, Ravana attempted to move Mount Kailash, the abode of Shiva, Ravana’s ancestor God. Indeed, he managed to lift the mountain, but Shiva immediately placed it back, crushing Ravana's fingers in the process.

The Tandav Stotra

That is when Ravana sings the "Tandav Stotra" in praise of Shiva and in acceptance of his defeat at Shiva’s hands…and that is how Shiva danced to Ravana’s tune!

Shiva and Shakti in Cosmic Union. Divine Inner Marriage

Prayer is an act of communicating to your higher self. Prayers are advocated by all the religions all over the world. Prayers are the best medium to increase your own energy levels and as an instrument to heal others.

Understand the meaning of shakti before you pray her

Shakti, meaning sacred force or empowerment, is the primordial cosmic energy and represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe. Shakti is the personification or concept of divine feminine creative power, sometimes referred to as "Great Divine Mother" in Hinduism. On the earthly plane, Shakti most actively manifests through female embodiment and creativity/ fertility, though it is also present in males in its potential, unmanifest form.

to enjoy the bliss of love pray radha & krishna

Their friendship was the purest, their love always ecstatic and fulfilling one thousandth times the fleeting momentary delight of sexual human love - RADHA KRISHNA! for they were two, but not two, and in all things that mattered they were one - Radha Krishna

pray lakshami for a holistic beauty in life not only

Lakshmi ~ Hindu Goddess of Beauty and Light. Manifestation of Abundance in all forms ~ Love, Light, Peace, Joy, Health, Wealth, Creativity and on and on. She knows the secret key and wants to share it with all

Excellent Happy Ganesh - a remover of obstacles

Ganesh is the most loved god among the Hindus. he is the one who invokes our Mooladhar chakra; the base, His large head invites us to think BIG. His large ears and small mouth remind us to listen more and talk less. His single tusk represents the importance of holding on to the good and eliminating the bad. His large belly---necessary to digest all the world has to offer. Let these teachings become your mantra.

for purity of mind and absolute truth be with shiva

Shiva - conqueror of temptations, master of desire, knowledge, the commander of sonic vibrations, purest of the pure intentions, fearless master of darkness and light, master of time, controller of the holographic vision, emitter of wisdom, knowledge and the cosmic ray of love-I absorb the same qualities as you to evolve into the cosmic being of energy & light; so be it-Mo

to gain the victory over self & keep the conscious.

Bhagavad Gita - the Mahabharata. The war is not one of mortal, physical combat, but of courageous inner struggle toward the victory of soul principles over spiritual sloth and material ease. This is a war between self and self only. Never ever let the devil take over the divine with in you.

krishna / Christ consciousness

In the Christ Consciousness there is no judgement. There is no belief in separation. There is only a reflected world of beauty & bliss, the reflected world of the Twin Flame Heart of unconditional love and acceptance

shakti a power that enlivens everything from within

Shakti is the Goddess or cosmic feminine force and is generally translated as power. Whereas the God or cosmic masculine force is worshipped as SHIVA, meaning peace, SHAKTI is the power of peace. It is not power born of violence or aggression. It is power born in passivity, in silence of mind, the energy which comes forth from the void, like life that comes forth from the womb. SHAKTI is not power which is asserted against something, but a power that enlivens everything from within.

we all are star children

We are the STAR CHILDREN. We come to bring PEACE, HARMONY and BALANCE for you were CREATED with the HIGHEST LOVE in the UNIVERSE. Every puzzle will fit correctly into place, and that moment of BLISS that you feel will always be, we will embrace your inner, outer and higher being for UNITY in the ECHOES of the UNIVERSE for all beings to be as ONE.

they say that we all are protected by angels

now you have to know what angels actually are and the how to know and be with them thus enabling self to be under their guidance to get thru life . While not specifically referred to as angels, HINDUISM does have many different types of spirit beings who act in a similar capacity. One example is the Devas, literally "shining ones", who inhabit the higher astral plane. Also present in hinduism are Asuras, evil spirits or demons.

angels and devas are same being light beings

in hinduism there are so many devis & devtas and so are in every culture with different names. Angels & devtas are pure shining white lights. Divine Light Within - Angels are high vibrational Spiritual Beings of Light, and a gift from God. They are appointed by God as guides, protectors and helpers for his Creation. They are his divine messengers of Love. Everything in existence is made up of vibrations. The heavier vibrations exude denser objects that can be seen, where higher vibrations most often must be felt. Open your heart. There you will find them.

in day to day life angels / devtas guide us

at bit lower levels when we suffer Angels - Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes, just being here hurts. Angels are Beings of 100% Light. Angels come when they are called. Understand that even if you can't feel them there, they have come and are supporting you. Learn how to align with the angels. Count on their support. They hold the light for you when you can't. Light comforts, it heals, it loves.

climbing the ladder of spiritual success these master

The ascended spirits and masters gather beauty at a place to give all their peak experiences and knowledge of their wisdom... it is then up to us as holders of the light to flutter by, spread and illuminate the world.

in the end it is so simple, a heartfelt thought

whenever you feel that it is a tough going in life, just sit for some time in silence , connect with yourself and you will feel that you are not alone. There is someone from the higher realms to guide you, comfort you, teach you, be a learner & then be a giver too. Receiving from nature & giving back to nature is the basic principal of life; love the life because life is all love.

vedas the most ancient Indian sacred texts speak about

since we are not alone dweller in this cosmos. There are so many seen & unseen objects. Our welfare & survival can be assured only when whole brahmand is healthy, that is why our great seers and sages always talked about vasudaiv katumbakam

ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः । सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत् । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः

few mantras for the welfare of whole world - divine.

विश्व की रक्षा के लिये या श्री: स्वयं सुकृतिनां भवनेष्वलक्ष्मी: पापात्मनां कृतधियां हृदयेषु बुद्धि:। श्रद्धा सतां कुलजनप्रभवस्य लज्जा तां त्वां नता: स्म परिपालय देवि विश्वम्॥ अर्थ :- जो पुण्यात्माओं के घरों में स्वयं ही लक्ष्मीरूप से, पापियों के यहाँ दरिद्रतारूप से, शुद्ध अन्त:करणवाले पुरुषों के हृदय में बुद्धिरूप से, सत्पुरुषों में श्रद्धारूप से तथा कुलीन मनुष्य में लज्जारूप से निवास करती हैं, उन आप भगवती दुर्गा को हम नमस्कार करते हैं। देवि! आप सम्पूर्ण विश्व का पालन कीजिये। २३॰ विश्व के अभ्युदय के लिये विश्वेश्वरि त्वं परिपासि विश्वं विश्वात्मिका धारयसीति विश्वम्। विश्वेशवन्द्या भवती भवन्ति विश्वाश्रया ये त्वयि भक्ति नम्रा:॥ अर्थ :-

विश्वेश्वरि! तुम विश्व का पालन करती हो। विश्वरूपा हो, इसलिये सम्पूर्ण विश्व को धारण करती हो। तुम भगवान् विश्वनाथ की भी वन्दनीया हो। जो लोग भक्तिपूर्वक तुम्हारे सामने मस्तक झुकाते हैं, वे सम्पूर्ण विश्व को आश्रय देनेवाले होते हैं। २४॰ विश्वव्यापी विपत्तियों के नाश के लिये देवि प्रपन्नार्तिहरे प्रसीद प्रसीद मातर्जगतोऽखिलस्य। प्रसीद विश्वेश्वरि पाहि विश्वं त्वमीश्वरी देवि चराचरस्य॥ अर्थ :- शरणागत की पीडा दूर करनेवाली देवि! हमपर प्रसन्न होओ। सम्पूर्ण जगत् की माता! प्रसन्न होओ। विश्वेश्वरि! विश्व की रक्षा करो। देवि! तुम्हीं चराचर जगत् की अधीश्वरी हो।

receive energy like a flower from the sun - from mother

I see you struggling with the onslaught of energy, kind of like reeds bending in the wind. However, just like the reeds which eventually stand up tall, unyielding and following, in spite of the barrage, you shall recover too as you accept the flood of energy & light designed only for your benefit. Just like a flower who accepts the sunlight with gratitude, you are accepting the energy from SOL (the sun) with equal gratitude, even relief, for with that avalanche of Light comes your

he is the creator

we all are his children irrespective of cast, creed religion and region. the day man understands this truth none needs to seek for heaven as heaven would be here on this earth only.

there is no place like AUM - so says every one now

ohm. Om is beyond all boundaries. Scientists find a hum with their radio telescopes in every direction of outer space - these men of science believe that they are hearing the creation of our Universe. Mystics would say that the Primordial First Act was the split from the One into two. These uneven parts were balanced in the Golden Section ratio (about 1 to 1.6). This ratio is central to harmony in music and art. And this is Om.

The Superpowers of Shiva's Rudraksha!

Why should one wear Shiva's Rudraksha?

Rudraksha is a amalgamation of two words ‘Rudra’ meaning ‘Shiva’ and ‘Aksha’ meaning eyes. The Rudraksha tree is believed to have originated from Lord Shiva's tears. The Rudraksha beads range from being one faced to 21 faced; however, only 1-14 faced Rudraksha are worn by humans. Each of them has their own significance and is believed to have a few extraordinary powers. Read on to know.

Ideal for Body, Mind & Soul

Rudraksha induces power in the body, which fights against diseases hence improving overall health. As per Ayurveda, Rudraksha strengthens the body constitutions. It removes the blood impurities and strengthens the body substance. It removes the bacteria inside as well as outside the Human Body. Rudraksha removes the headache, cough, paralysis, and blood pressure, heart disease and maternity problems.

Rudraksha rosary is used for Japa

The process of Japa increases spiritual power and self-confidence to move in multi direction of life. Therefore, Rudraksha seeds are found be useful for providing health benefits as well as helps in gaining spiritual success. Wearing Rudraksha results in the destruction of sins from previous birth that causes difficulties in the present life.

Rudraksha wards off negativity

As per the ancient Indian scripture like Purana, it is well known that Each Rudraksha is linked with Particular deity. This Positive Power in terms of Deva or Devi always protects the wearer from Negative Powers and enmity and provides a powerful shield against all negativities.

Rudraksha has no religion

Rudraksha is often believed to symbolize the link between earth and heaven, and though Hindu scriptures like the updated Jabal Rudrakasha Upanishad have made the berries their own, modern scholars and gurus have described them as being of no particular religion or rather non religious & have pointed out that they can be used as a mala, rosary or Tasbih (sibah).

Health benefits of Rudraksha

Though mired in obscurity so far, the Rudraksha is slowly but surely making its way into the lives of the health conscious human beings. The Rudraksha helps in relieving from blood pressure and lessening stress. Soak it in a glass of water overnight and drink it the next day to relieve stomach disorders. Dip it in any vegetable oil for 21 days, and apply it on your aching joints and feel the relief you get.

It’s a matter of Faith!

Of course, most people who have tried this have done so along with their regular medicine, but one must approach the Rudraksha with a mixture of open mindedness and faith, rationalism as well as emotion, to get positive feedback that is why many who put it under their pillow have sworn that it cured them of their insomnia. Ancient medical texts claim that the Rudraksha can prevent aging and can prolong life.

Rudraksha boosts luck

The Rudraksha Beads have also been boosting the luck and prosperity of the wearer significantly. It is quite understandable as with enhanced self-esteem and confidence one achieves greater success in all ventures. Buddha wore them, Gandhi wore them, and Dalai Lama wore them.

Medicinal & Scientific Value of Rudrakasha

Rudrakasha beads have several amazing powers due to their electromagnetic character. This Electromagnetic character empowers the bead to cure the human body medically as well as spiritually.

Specialty of Ek Mukhi Rudrakasha

The Majestic thing in Ek mukhi Rudraksha is its overcoming natural powers. This Rudraksha makes the person equal to Lord Shiva. It transmits Abundant Power. Salvation (Mukti) is in his hands!

Rudraksha malas

Rudraksha malas with 108 beads is called Purnamala, with 54 beads is known as Ardhamala and with 27 beads is called the Nakshatra mala. A Mala with 21 mukhis of Rudraksha is known as Indra Mala and is extremely rare.

Rudraksha and the 5 elements

Rudrakshas are said to have properties of panchadhatu (5 elements) – which when energized by cosmic rays and transmitted in to human body results into good health and peace in life. So, wearing or chanting with Rudraksha malas are said to have very good healing properties.